Chevrolet 2007 Tahoe Owner's manual

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Owner's manual
IMPORTANT: This booklet contains important information about the vehicle’s warranty coverage.
It also explains owner assistance information and GM’s participation in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program.
Keep this booklet with your vehicle and make it available to a Chevrolet dealer if warranty work is
needed. Be sure to keep it with your vehicle if you sell it so future owners will have the information.
Owner’s Name:
Street Address:
City & State:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
Date Vehicle First Delivered or Put In Use:
Odometer Reading on Date Vehicle First Delivered or Put In Use:
Have you purchased the Genuine GM Protection Plan?
The GM Protection Plan may be purchased within
specific time/mileage limitations. See the information
request form in the back of this booklet. Remember, if
the service contract you are considering for purchase
does not have the GM Protection Plan emblem shown
above on it, then it is not the Genuine GM Protection
Plan from GM.
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of General Motors Corporation.
Part No. 15854838 C Third Printing
An Important Message to
Chevrolet Owners... ......................................1
Chevrolet’s Commitment to You .....................1
Owner Assistance ..........................................1
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program ....................................2
Warranty Service United States and
Canada ......................................................2
Warranty Coverage at a Glance ......................3
New Vehicle Limited Warranty .......................3
Emission Control System Warranty ................3
General Motors Corporation New Vehicle
Limited Warranty ..........................................5
What Is Covered ............................................5
What Is Not Covered .....................................8
Things You Should Know About the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty ...........................12
Warranty Repairs Component
Exchanges ................................................12
Warranty Repairs Recycled Materials .......12
Tire Service .................................................12
6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine
Components .............................................13
Aftermarket Engine Performance
Enhancement Products and
Modifications .............................................14
After-Manufacture “Rustproofing” ..................14
Paint, Trim, and Appearance Items ..............14
Vehicle Operation and Care .........................15
Maintenance and Warranty Service
Records ....................................................15
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................15
Warranty Coverage Extensions ................15
Touring Owner Service Foreign
Countries ..................................................16
Warranty Service Foreign Countries .........17
Original Equipment Alterations ......................17
Recreation Vehicle and Special Body or
Equipment Alterations ...............................17
Pre-Delivery Service .....................................18
Production Changes .....................................18
Noise Emissions Warranty for Light Duty
Trucks Over 10,000 LBS Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) Only ......................18
2007 Chevrolet Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
Emission Control Systems Warranty ............19
What Is Covered ..........................................19
How to Determine the Applicable
Emissions Control System Warranty ..........19
Federal Emission Control System
Warranty ...................................................20
California Emission Control System
Warranty ...................................................21
Emission Warranty Parts List .......................25
Replacement Parts .......................................30
Maintenance and Repairs .............................31
Claims Procedure .........................................32
Owner Assistance ..........................................33
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................33
State Warranty Enforcement Laws ...............35
Assistance For Text Telephone (TTY)
Users ........................................................35
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance ....................35
Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation ................35
Warranty Information for California Only ........36
Special Coverage Adjustment Programs
Beyond the Warranty Period .....................37
Customer Assistance Offices ........................37
Online Owner Center ...................................38
2007 Chevrolet Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
An Important Message to Chevrolet Owners...
Chevrolet’s Commitment to You
We are committed to assuring your satisfaction
with your new Chevrolet.
Your Chevrolet dealer also wants you to be
completely satisfied and invites you to return for
all your service needs, both during and after
the warranty period.
Owner Assistance
Your Chevrolet dealer is best equipped to provide
all of your service needs. Should you ever
encounter a problem that is not resolved during or
after the limited warranty period, talk to a
member of dealer management. Under certain
circumstances, GM and/or GM dealers may
provide assistance after the limited warranty period
has expired when the problem results from a
defect in material or workmanship. These
instances will be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis. If your problem has not been resolved to
your satisfaction, follow the “Customer Satisfaction
Procedure” as outlined under Owner Assistance
on page 33.
We thank you for choosing a Chevrolet.
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GM Participation in an Alternative
Dispute Resolution Program
See the “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” under
Owner Assistance on page 33 for information
on the voluntary, non-binding Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program in which GM participates.
Warranty Service United States and
Canada
Your selling dealership has made a large
investment to ensure that they have the proper
tools, training, and parts inventory to make
any necessary warranty repairs should they be
required during the warranty period. We ask that
you return to your selling dealer for warranty
repairs. In the event of an emergency repair, you
may take your vehicle to any authorized GM
dealer for warranty repairs. However, certain
warranty repairs require special tools or training
that only a dealer selling your brand may
have. Therefore, not all dealers are able to perform
every repair. If a particular dealership cannot
assist you, then contact the Customer Assistance
Center. If you have changed your residence,
visit any Chevrolet dealer in the United States or
Canada for warranty service.
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Warranty Coverage at a Glance
The warranty coverages are summarized below.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper (Includes Tires)
Coverage is for the first 3 years or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Powertrain
Coverage is for 5 years or 100,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Sheet Metal
Corrosion coverage is for the first 3 years or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Rust-through coverage is for the first 6 years
or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine
(If Equipped)
Coverage is for 5 years or 100,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Emission Control System Warranty
For light duty trucks, see “How to Determine the
Applicable Emissions Control System Warranty”
under Emission Control Systems Warranty
on page 19 for more information.
Federal
Gasoline Engines
Defects and performance for cars and light
duty truck emission control systems are
covered for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles,
whichever comes first. From the first
2 years or 24,000 miles to 3 years or
36,000 miles defects in material or
workmanship continue to be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage explained
previously.
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Catalytic converters and powertrain control
modules are covered for the first 8 years
or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Defects and performance for heavy duty
truck emission control systems are
covered for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engines are
covered for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
California
Gasoline Engines
Defects and performance for cars and
trucks with light duty or medium duty
emission control systems are covered for
the first 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
Specified components for cars or light duty
trucks equipped with light duty or medium
duty truck emission control systems
are covered for the first 7 years or
70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Defects for heavy duty truck emission
control systems are covered for the
first 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engines are
covered for the first 5 years or 100,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Noise Emissions
Coverage is for applicable vehicles weighing
over 10,000 lbs based on the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) only, for the entire
life of the vehicle.
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General Motors Corporation New Vehicle Limited Warranty
GM will provide for repairs to the vehicle during
the warranty period in accordance with the
following terms, conditions, and limitations.
What Is Covered
Warranty Applies
This warranty is for GM vehicles registered in the
United States and normally operated in the
United States or Canada, and is provided to the
original and any subsequent owners of the vehicle
during the warranty period.
Repairs Covered
The warranty covers repairs to correct any vehicle
defect related to materials or workmanship
occurring during the warranty period. Needed
repairs will be performed using new or
remanufactured parts.
No Charge
Warranty repairs, including towing, parts, and
labor, will be made at no charge.
Obtaining Repairs
To obtain warranty repairs, take the vehicle to a
Chevrolet dealer facility within the warranty period
and request the needed repairs. A reasonable
time must be allowed for the dealer to perform
necessary repairs.
Warranty Period
The warranty period for all coverages begins on
the date the vehicle is first delivered or put in use
and ends at the expiration of the coverage
period.
Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage
The complete vehicle is covered for 3 years or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first, except
for other coverages listed here under “What is
Covered” and those items listed under “What Is
Not Covered” later in this section.
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Powertrain Coverage
The powertrain is covered for 5 years or
100,000 miles, whichever comes first, except for
other coverages listed here under “What is
Covered” and those items listed under “What is
Not Covered” later in this section.
Engine: Cylinder head, block, timing gears, timing
chain, timing cover, oil pump/oil pump housing,
OHC carriers, valve covers, oil pan, seals, gaskets,
turbocharger, supercharger and all internal
lubricated parts as well as manifolds, flywheel,
water pump, harmonic balancer and engine mount.
Timing belts are covered until the first scheduled
maintenance interval.
Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case: Case,
all internal lubricated parts, torque converter,
transfer case, transmission/transaxle mounts,
seals, and gaskets.
Drive Systems: Final drive housing, all internal
lubricated parts, axle shafts and bearings, constant
velocity joints, axle housing, propeller shafts,
universal joints, wheel bearings, locking hubs, front
differential actuator, supports, front and rear hub
bearings, seals and gaskets.
Tire Coverage
The tires supplied with your vehicle are covered
against defects in material or workmanship
under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. Any tire
replaced will continue to be warranted for the
remaining portion of the Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage period.
Following expiration of the Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage, tires may continue to be covered under
the tire manufacturer’s warranty. Review the
tire manufacturer’s warranty booklet or consult the
tire manufacturer distributor for specific details.
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Accessory Coverages
All GM accessories sold by GM and parts that are
permanently installed on a GM vehicle prior to
delivery will be covered under the provisions of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In the event GM
accessories are installed after vehicle delivery, or
are replaced under the new vehicle warranty,
they will be covered, parts and labor, for the
balance of the vehicle warranty, but in no event
less than 12 months/12,000 miles. This coverage
is only effective for GM accessories permanently
installed by a GM dealer or an associated
GM-approved Accessory Distributor/Installer (ADI).
GM accessories sold over-the-counter, or those
not requiring installation, will continue to receive
the standard GM Dealer Parts Warranty of
12 months from the date of purchase, parts only.
GM Licensed Accessories are covered under
the accessory-specific manufacturer’s warranty
and are not warranted by GM or its dealers.
Notice: This warranty excludes:
Any communications device that becomes
unusable or unable to function as intended due
to unavailability of compatible wireless service
from the wireless communication carrier that
provides service for the OnStar
®
system.
Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered against corrosion
and rust-through as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal panels are covered
against rust for 3 years or 36,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Rust-Through: Any body sheet metal panel that
rusts through, an actual hole in the sheet
metal, is covered for up to 6 years or
100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Important: Cosmetic or surface corrosion,
resulting from stone chips or scratches in the paint,
for example, is not included in sheet metal
coverage.
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Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest Chevrolet dealer
if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a
warranted defect.
6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine Coverage
For trucks equipped with a 6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine, the diesel engine, except those
items listed under “What Is Not Covered” later in
this section is covered for 5 years or
100,000 miles, whichever comes first. For
additional information, refer to Things You Should
Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
on page 12. Also refer to the appropriate emission
control system warranty for possible additional
coverages.
What Is Not Covered
Tire Damage or Wear
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not covered. Road
hazard damage such as punctures, cuts, snags,
and breaks resulting from pothole impact,
curb impact, or from other objects is not covered.
Also, damage from improper inflation, spinning,
as when stuck in mud or snow, tire chains, racing,
improper mounting or dismounting, misuse,
negligence, alteration, vandalism, or misapplication
is not covered.
Damage Due to Bedliners
Owners of trucks with a bedliner, whether
after-market or factory installed, should expect that
with normal operation the bedliner will move.
This movement may cause finish damage and/or
squeaks and rattles. Therefore, any damage
caused by the bedliner is not covered under the
terms of the warranty.
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Damage Due to Accident, Misuse, or
Alteration
Damage caused as the result of any of the
following is not covered:
Collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot,
explosion, or objects striking the vehicle
Misuse of the vehicle such as driving over
curbs, overloading, racing, or other
competition. Proper vehicle use is discussed
in the owner manual.
Alteration or modification to the vehicle
including the body, chassis, or components
after final assembly by GM.
Coverages do not apply if the odometer has
been disconnected, its reading has been
altered, or mileage cannot be determined.
Important: This warranty is void on vehicles
currently or previously titled as salvaged,
scrapped, junked, or totaled.
Damage or Corrosion Due to Environment,
Chemical Treatments, and/or Aftermarket
Products
Damage caused by airborne fallout, salt from sea
air, salt or other materials used to control road
conditions, chemicals, tree sap, stones, hail,
earthquake, water or flood, windstorm, lightning,
the application of chemicals or sealants
subsequent to manufacture, etc., is not covered.
See “Chemical Paint Spotting” under Things
You Should Know About the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty on page 12 for more details.
Damage Due to Insufficient or Improper
Maintenance
Damage caused by failure to follow the
recommended maintenance schedule intervals
and/or failure to use or maintain fluids, fuel,
lubricants, or refrigerants recommended in the
owner manual is not covered.
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Damage Due to Contaminated or Poor
Quality Fuel
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel may cause
driveability problems such as hesitation, lack of
power, stall or no start. It may also render gauges
inoperable or degrade functionality for components
such as spark plugs, oxygen sensors and the
catalytic converter. Damage from poor fuel quality,
water contamination, incorrect diesel fuel or
gasoline may not be covered.
It is recommended that gasoline meet
specifications which were developed by automobile
manufacturers around the world and contained
in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available
from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline
meeting these specifications could provide
improved driveability and emission control system
performance compared to other gasoline.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic maintenance.
Maintenance services, such as those detailed in the
owner manual are the owner’s expense. Vehicle
lubrication, cleaning, or polishing are not covered.
Failure of or damage to components requiring
replacement or repair due to vehicle use, wear,
exposure, or lack of maintenance is not covered.
Items such as:
Filters
Brake Pads/Linings
Clutch Linings
Keyless Entry Batteries *
Audio System Cleaning
Coolants and Fluids
Wiper Inserts
Limited Slip Rear Axle Service
Tire Rotation
Wheel Alignment/Balance **
are covered only when replacement or repair is
the result of a defect in material or workmanship.
* Consumable battery covered up to
12 months only.
** Maintenance items after 7,500 miles.
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Extra Expenses
Economic loss or extra expense is not covered.
Examples include:
Loss of vehicle use
Inconvenience
Storage
Payment for loss of time or pay
Vehicle rental expense
Lodging, meals, or other travel costs
State or local taxes required on warranty
repairs
Other Terms: This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
GM does not authorize any person to create
for it any other obligation or liability in connection
with these vehicles. Any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose applicable to this vehicle is limited
in duration to the duration of this written
warranty. Performance of repairs and needed
adjustments is the exclusive remedy under
this written warranty or any implied warranty.
GM shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages, such as, but not
limited to, lost wages or vehicle rental
expenses, resulting from breach of this
written warranty or any implied warranty. *
* Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
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Things You Should Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Warranty Repairs Component
Exchanges
In the interest of customer satisfaction, GM may
offer exchange service on some vehicle
components. This service is intended to reduce
the amount of time your vehicle is not available for
use due to repairs. Components used in
exchange are service replacement parts which
may be new, remanufactured, reconditioned,
or repaired, depending on the component involved.
All exchange components used meet GM
standards and are warranted the same as new
components. Examples of the types of components
that might be serviced in this fashion include:
engine and transmission assemblies, instrument
cluster assemblies, radios, compact disc players,
tape players, batteries, and powertrain control
modules.
Warranty Repairs Recycled Materials
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines
and GM support the capture, purification, and
reuse of automotive air conditioning refrigerant
gases and engine coolant. As a result, any repairs
GM may make to your vehicle may involve the
installation of purified reclaimed refrigerant
and coolant.
Tire Service
Any authorized Chevrolet or tire dealer for your
brand of tires can assist you with tire service.
If, after contacting one of these dealers, you need
further assistance or you have questions,
contact Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center.
The toll-free telephone numbers are listed
under Owner Assistance on page 33.
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6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine
Components
For trucks equipped with a 6.6L DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine, the complete engine assembly,
including turbocharger components, is covered for
defects in material or workmanship for 5 years
or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Cylinder block and heads and all internal
parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing
gears, timing gear chain or belt and
cover, flywheel, harmonic balancer, valve
covers, oil pan, oil pump, water pump,
fuel pump, engine mounts, seals, and
gaskets
Diesel Fuel Metering System: injection pump,
nozzles, high pressure lines, and high
pressure sealing devices
Glow Plug Control System: control/glow plug
assembly, glow plugs, cold advance relay,
and Engine Control Module (ECM)
Fuel injection control module, integral oil
cooler, transmission adapter plate, left
and right common fuel rails, fuel filter
assembly, fuel temperature sensor, and
function block
Important: Some of these components may also
be covered by the Emission Warranty. See the
“Emission Warranty Parts List” under Emission
Control Systems Warranty on page 19 for details.
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Aftermarket Engine Performance
Enhancement Products and
Modifications
Some aftermarket engine performance products
and modifications promise a way to increase
the horsepower and torque levels of your vehicle’s
powertrain. You should be aware that these
products may have detrimental effects on the
performance and life of the engine, exhaust
emission system, transmission, and drivetrain. The
DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine, Allison Automatic
Transmission
®
, and drivetrain have been designed
and built to offer industry leading durability and
performance in the most demanding applications.
Engine power enhancement products may
enable the engine to operate at horsepower and
torque levels that could damage, create failure, or
reduce the life of the engine, engine emission
system, transmission, and drivetrain. Damage,
failure, or reduced life of the engine, transmission,
emission system, drivetrain or other vehicle
components caused by aftermarket engine
performance enhancement products or
modifications may not be covered under your
vehicle warranty.
After-Manufacture “Rustproofing”
Your vehicle was designed and built to resist
corrosion. Application of additional rust-inhibiting
materials is neither necessary nor required
under the Sheet Metal Coverage. GM makes no
recommendations concerning the usefulness
or value of such products.
Application of after-manufacture rustproofing
products may create an environment which
reduces the corrosion resistance built into your
vehicle. Repairs to correct damage caused
by such applications are not covered under your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Paint, Trim, and Appearance Items
Defects in paint, trim, upholstery, or other
appearance items are normally corrected during
new vehicle preparation. If you find any paint
or appearance concerns, advise your dealer as
soon as possible. Your owner manual has
instructions regarding the care of these items.
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Vehicle Operation and Care
Considering the investment you have made in
your Chevrolet, we know you will want to operate
and maintain it properly. We urge you to follow
the maintenance instructions in your owner
manual.
If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good working condition, see your Chevrolet
dealer, the place many customers choose to have
their maintenance work done. You can rely on
your Chevrolet dealer to use the proper parts and
repair practices.
Maintenance and Warranty Service
Records
Retain receipts covering performance of regular
maintenance. Receipts can be very important
if a question arises as to whether a malfunction is
caused by lack of maintenance or a defect in
material or workmanship.
A “Maintenance Record” is provided in the
maintenance schedule section of the owner
manual for recording services performed.
The servicing dealer can provide a copy of any
warranty repairs for your records.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can
create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and adhere to painted surfaces on
your vehicle. This damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and/or
small irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the factory applied paint
causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to
the owner, the painted surfaces of new vehicles
damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months
or 12,000 miles of purchase, whichever comes first.
Warranty Coverage Extensions
Time Extensions: The New Vehicle Limited
Warranty will be extended one day for each day
beyond the first 24 hour period in which your
vehicle is at an authorized dealer facility for
warranty service. You may be asked to show the
repair orders to verify the period of time the
warranty is to be extended. Your extension rights
may vary depending on state law.
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Mileage Extension: Prior to delivery, some
mileage is put on your vehicle during testing at the
assembly plant, during shipping, and while at
the dealer facility. The dealer records this mileage
on the first page of this warranty booklet at
delivery. For eligible vehicles, this mileage will be
added to the mileage limits of the warranty
ensuring that you will receive full benefit of the
coverage. Mileage extension eligibility:
Applies only to new vehicles held exclusively
in new vehicle inventory.
Does not apply to used vehicles, GM-owned
vehicles, dealer owned used vehicles, or
dealer demonstrator vehicles.
Does not apply to vehicles with more than
1,000 miles on the odometer even though
the vehicle may not have been registered for
license plates.
Touring Owner Service Foreign
Countries
If you are touring in a foreign country and repairs
are needed, take your vehicle to a GM dealer
facility, preferably one which sells and services
Chevrolet vehicles. Once you return to the United
States provide your dealer with a statement of
circumstances, the original repair order, proof of
ownership, and any paid receipt indicating the
work performed and parts replaced for
reimbursement consideration.
Important: Repairs made necessary by the use
of improper or dirty fuels and lubricants are
not covered under the warranty. See your owner
manual for additional information on fuel
requirements when operating in foreign countries.
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